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Dangerous Cargo a Risk for Trucking Accidents in Homestead and other Cities

Published on: January 14, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Earlier this month, a serious accident in Michigan highlighted the dangers of some types of dangerous cargo. In the chain reaction accident, which took place on a wintry interstate road, 193 vehicles were involved. More than a dozen people were injured in the incident, one fatally. About 76 commercial trucks were part of the collision.

One of those trucks was carrying fireworks. Unfortunately, in the accident a fire broke out and the fireworks were affected by the heat. Another truck was carrying 44,000 pounds of a dangerous acid known as formic acid. Hazmat teams had to be sent out after the collision caused the acid to leak.

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It’s a Good Idea to Review Cold Weather Safety

Published on: January 13, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

We all know that cold winter weather in much of the country can result in frostbite, car accidents, fires, and other problems. In Hollywood and the rest of Florida, we tend to feel safe from these issues, but the first few weeks of 2015 have seen unseasonably cold weather in parts of Florida. Even South Florida saw temperatures below average recently and in more Northern areas of the state colder weather prevailed. Jacksonville even saw about three hours of flurries earlier this month.

Florida remains an escape for those who don’t want to have to deal with the winter, but with cooler weather it is a good idea to review basic safety precautions:

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How Truck Drivers Work to Stop Crime as Well as Traffic Accidents

Published on: January 9, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Commercial truck drivers do a great deal more than simply deliver cargo for clients. Their intensive training and strict licensing means that they have the driving skills and experience to stop many truck and car collisions in Miami and other Florida cities. Truck drivers also act as eyes on the road, stopping criminal behavior on the road and at truck stops.

Truck Drivers Work to Prevent Traffic Collisions

Most truck drivers have more training and on-the-road experience than passenger car drivers. In some cases, this means that drivers of big rigs and tractor trailers can act quickly to avoid a collision. Truckers may be able to predict a dangerous maneuver and evade a collision. They are also trained in crash avoidance techniques. When other motorists drive unsafely around trucks, they put everyone at risk. In some cases, it is only the quick thinking of truckers that can prevent tragedy.

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Keeping a Mobile Home Safer

Published on: January 8, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Florida has many mobile homes, in part because some families buy these affordable options as a home and in part because these manufactured homes can be an affordable way to enjoy a second, vacation property. Residents who live out of state also buy affordable mobile homes for wintering in Florida.

Mobile homes in Florida must be manufactured to comply with the latest U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, which were updated in 1994. In addition, all mobile homes must be installed to comply with Rule Chapter 15C-1, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Despite these strict regulations to keep homeowners safer, residents living in these properties may be more vulnerable to injuries from tornadoes, fires, and other disasters in some cases. If you own this type of property, here’s how to stay safer:

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Sharing the Road with Mobile Businesses

Published on: January 7, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

South Florida is not only a popular place for food trucks, but also for other mobile businesses. On the streets of Aventura, Miami, and other cities you may see mobile hair salons, gyms, furniture stores, and more. While these businesses can be fun, however, you also need to treat them carefully as they have some of the same issues – such as large blind spots – that any large truck has.

These small businesses must register their business under the store-on-wheels category when applying for an occupational license. In South Florida, they may also seek individual permits if they want to take part in local events and festivals.

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Do You Have a Tree on Your Property? Here are Some Tips to Keep You and Your Family Safe

Published on: January 6, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Miami Beach and other Florida communities are known for their natural beauty and their green spaces. Many homeowners across the state enjoy year-round gardening and have large yards. Many suburban communities in the region are also built along include tree-lined streets, so many residents have at least one tree on their property. If this is the case with your home, did you know that your tree might put you at risk of injuries and legal action? The most common issues that homeowners have with trees include:

1) Child injuries.

If a child enters another property and climbs onto a tree or into a tree house or on a tree swing, they can easily be injured. Under Florida law, property owners have a special duty of care to children, especially if they have something on their property – such as a tree swing or tree house – that may attract a child. In these cases, property owners are expected to take extra precautions to ensure that children who wander onto the property are not injured.

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Getting Workers Compensation after a Trucking Accident

Published on: January 2, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Truckers are protected by insurance in the event of a truck accident in Hollywood or another community. However, since they are also on the job they should be covered by workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, many truck drivers who are injured in traffic crashes report that they have a hard time getting the full and fair compensation they need for their injuries. There are a few reasons for this:

1) The truck driver may be blamed for the accident.

Although truck drivers get extensive training and must pass strict driving tests to get their commercial licenses, they can still be blamed for causing a collision. The finger-pointing that can happen following a traffic accident in Hollywood or another community can delay compensation and can mean that the true liable parties are not uncovered. In turn, this can mean that those who are injured do not get the compensation they may be entitled to.

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Avoiding Gym and Sports Injuries in Homestead and Florida

Published on: January 1, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many gym owners in Homestead and other Florida cities report seeing an increase in new memberships at this time of year, and sales of exercise and sports equipment also tend to surge during the first few weeks of January as many people set up resolutions to get in shape, lose weight, and get healthier.

These can be great resolutions, but getting in shape the wrong way or exercising with the wrong sports or exercise equipment can and does lead to injuries in Homestead and other communities. To make sure that your new health program leads to a fitter you and not an injured you, be sure that you:

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Top Changes to Make for a Safer New Year

Published on: December 30, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

Are you considering New Year’s resolutions to make 2015 your best year yet? If you are considering ways to make your life better, consider these changes you can make to make 2015 not only your best year, but also your safest year:

1) Improve your driving skills.

Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of injury and fatalities for many age groups. For most of us, driving a car is the most dangerous thing we do every year, so improving our driving skills can help us avoid one of the biggest risks of injury we may face. Consider signing up for refresher or defensive driving courses. If you are hoping to make 2015 more exciting, take racing classes. Racing classes help boost your driving skills and are a lot of fun.

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How Can we Improve Truck Driver Training?

Published on: December 30, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

Truck driver training is an important part of the solution when it comes to preventing trucking collisions in Aventura and other Florida communities. Properly trained drivers understand what steps they need to take to drive safely on the roads and since they understand why safety measures are in place they may be more inclined to follow the rules.

Truck driver training begins with the steps needed to get a commercial driving license. Drivers who want to drive commercial trucks must take courses and must pass a rigorous written and driving test first. However, safety experts agree that more can be done to ensure that drivers get adequate training and instructions.

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Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

Truck Drivers Work to Prevent Traffic Collisions

1) Child injuries.

1) The truck driver may be blamed for the accident.

1) Improve your driving skills.